Counselling, Psychotherapy and Talking Therapies
Explore how therapeutic approaches promote mental health, emotional wellbeing and personal growth, with a strong focus on ethical practice, reflective insight and inclusive care.
Whether your interests lie in integrative psychotherapy, counselling children and young people, mental health support or wellbeing promotion, our subject area offers a range of pathways that help you listen deeply, respond compassionately and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
Counselling, Psychotherapy and Talking Therapies Courses (Undergraduate)
Counselling, Mental Health & Wellbeing BA (Hons)
- Start date:
- Various
- UCAS Code:
- B943
- Study Mode:
- Full-time
- Length:
- 3 years
Counselling Studies and Working with Children, Young People and Families BA (Hons)
- Start date:
- Various
- UCAS Code:
- BL95
- Study Mode:
- Full-time
- Length:
- 3 years
Psychology and Counselling Studies BSc (Hons)
- Start date:
- Various
- UCAS Code:
- 8C57
- Study Mode:
- Full-time
- Length:
- 3 years
Counselling and Therapeutic Approaches BA (Hons)
- Start date:
- Various
- UCAS Code:
- 8C58
- Study Mode:
- Full-time
- Length:
- 3 years
Counselling, Mental Health & Wellbeing BA (Hons)
- Start date:
- September 2026
- Study Mode:
- Part-time
- Length:
- 4 years
Counselling Studies and Working with Children, Young People and Families BA (Hons)
- Start date:
- Various
- Study Mode:
- Part-time
- Length:
- 4 years
Counselling, Mental Health and Wellbeing (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
- Start date:
- Various
- UCAS Code:
- B944
- Study Mode:
- Full-time
- Length:
- 4 years
Counselling Studies and Working with Children, Young People and Families (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
- Start date:
- Various
- UCAS Code:
- B942
- Study Mode:
- Full-time
- Length:
- 4 years
Psychology and Counselling Studies (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
- Start date:
- Various
- UCAS Code:
- C803
- Study Mode:
- Full-time
- Length:
- 4 years
Postgraduate & Professional Programmes
Integrative Counselling Foundation Degree
- Start date:
- Various
- Study Mode:
- Part-time
- Length:
- 3 years
Integrative Counselling PG Dip
- Start date:
- September 2027
- Study Mode:
- Full-time
- Length:
- 1 years
Integrative Counselling MSc
- Study Mode:
- Full-time
- Length:
- 1 years
Integrative Psychotherapy MSc
- Start date:
- Various
- Study Mode:
- Part-time
- Length:
- 4 years
Introductory Certificate in Counselling
- Start date:
- September 2026
- Study Mode:
- Part-time
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
Train to become a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) with Birmingham Newman’s Graduate and Postgraduate Certificate programmes. Designed for aspiring mental health professionals, these courses equip you with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed to deliver evidence-based psychological support in NHS and community settings.
Meet our team
Cassie Rowland
- Role:
- Senior Lecturer in Counselling & Psychotherapy
- Department:
- Counselling and Psychotherapy
Rebekah Woodhouse
- Role:
- Senior Lecturer in Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Department:
- Counselling and Psychotherapy
James Sedgwick
- Role:
- Senior Lecturer in Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Department:
- Counselling and Psychotherapy
Bill Naylor
- Role:
- Senior Lecturer in Counselling & Psychotherapy
- Department:
- Counselling and Psychotherapy
Faisal Mahmood
- Role:
- Head of Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Department:
- Counselling and Psychotherapy, Research Degree Advisor
Awisha Magar
- Role:
- Lecturer in Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Training (PWP)
- Department:
- Counselling and Psychotherapy
Linda Luckhurst
- Role:
- Senior Lecturer in Counselling & Psychotherapy
- Department:
- Counselling and Psychotherapy
Karen Lee
- Role:
- Senior Lecturer in Counselling & Psychotherapy
- Department:
- Counselling and Psychotherapy
Kiran Kalsi
- Role:
- Lecturer in Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Training (PWP)
- Department:
- Counselling and Psychotherapy
Sam Gallo
- Role:
- Senior Lecturer in Counselling & Psychotherapy
- Department:
- Counselling and Psychotherapy
Stephanie Carr
- Role:
- Lecturer in Adult Counselling & Psychotherapy
- Department:
- Counselling and Psychotherapy
Joanne Adams
- Role:
- Senior Lecturer Counselling & Psychotherapy & Placement Manager
- Department:
- Counselling and Psychotherapy
Learn in Small Groups
Experience a supportive learning environment with class sizes that encourage discussion, confidence and personal growth.
Engage with Real-World Practice
Apply your learning through placements, guest speakers and reflective activities that connect theory with therapeutic practice.
Study with Sector Experts
Learn from lecturers with backgrounds in counselling, psychotherapy, mental health and wellbeing support.
Receive Tailored Career Guidance
Benefit from personalised academic and career support that helps you build networks and prepare for your next steps.
Flexible and focused learning. Choose from undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, including themed routes such as Counselling Studies and Working with Children, Young People and Families, and Integrative Psychotherapy. Flexible options support work, family and/or voluntary commitments, allowing you to progress at a pace that suits your goals.
Supportive and empowering learning. Learn from experienced practitioners and research-active staff with backgrounds in counselling, psychotherapy, mental health and wellbeing. Small-group teaching and close tutor support create an environment where you can grow academically, personally and professionally.
Study in a way that suits you. Experience the vibrant community of our campus, enriched by guest speakers, placement opportunities and reflective workshops, or take advantage of blended and online learning for greater flexibility.
Counselling, Psychotherapy and Talking Therapies at Birmingham Newman University will prepare you for a wide range of careers and further study. You will graduate with the interpersonal insight, ethical understanding and transferable skills valued across health, education, community services and beyond.
